You do not have to be in crisis to reach out, and you do not need to have everything figured out first. Every resource listed here is confidential, and most are free. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988 at any time, day or night.
National crisis resources
Free, confidential support available anywhere in the United States, most of it around the clock.
| Organization | Phone | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or Text 988 | Suicide prevention, mental health crises, emotional distress, and substance use crises (24/7) |
| Emergency Services | 911 | Life-threatening emergencies |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Crisis counseling via text |
| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | Substance use treatment referrals |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Dial 988, then Press 1 | Veterans and military families |
| 211 | Dial 211 | Community resources, food, housing, counseling, and addiction services |
County and statewide resources
Local and Florida-wide support, including 24/7 helplines, mobile crisis teams, and community behavioral health services.
Broward County
24/7 crisis counseling, suicide prevention, mental health and substance use referrals, housing, youth, family, and food assistance
Detox referrals, substance use treatment, recovery support, and assessment services
County-funded provider network for mental health access and substance use resources
Family support groups, peer support, and mental health education
Suicide prevention education, community outreach, and prevention training
Psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and emergency mental health response
Palm Beach County
24/7 helpline, mental health referrals, substance use resources, housing, and food assistance
Behavioral health coordination, crisis resources, and community programs
Emergency psychiatric evaluations, crisis response, and hospital diversion
County behavioral health information, prevention resources, and state programs
Miami-Dade County
Crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and community services
Public mental health network with substance use treatment referrals and community behavioral health
24/7 psychiatric crisis response, emergency evaluations, and crisis stabilization
County behavioral health resources linking to 988, 211, NAMI, and crisis services
Mental health education, prevention resources, and state behavioral health information
Florida Statewide
State agency overseeing publicly funded mental health and substance use services across Florida.
Statewide network connecting residents to crisis counseling, food, housing, and behavioral health referrals.
Statewide affiliate offering education, family support, and advocacy for mental health conditions.
Directory of community behavioral health providers and public policy resources statewide.
24/7 confidential crisis support routed to Florida call centers, with Spanish-language service available.
Peer-run support and resource connection for Florida veterans and their families.
Recovery support organizations
Free, peer-led groups that support recovery from substance use and mental health conditions. Most hold meetings across South Florida and online, welcome newcomers, and do not require insurance, referral, or cost. Meeting finders are linked below.
Worldwide 12-step fellowship for anyone who wants to stop drinking. Free in-person and online meetings throughout South Florida.
12-step fellowship for recovery from drug addiction of any kind. Open and closed meetings across the tri-county area, plus daily virtual meetings.
Secular, evidence-based alternative to 12-step programs using cognitive and behavioral tools. Free facilitator-led meetings, in person and online.
Free peer-led support groups for people living with mental health conditions and for their families, through local NAMI affiliates.
Support groups for the families and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking or drug use. Meetings across South Florida and online.
Buddhist-inspired, mindfulness-based peer support for recovery from addiction of all kinds. Donation-based meetings, in person and virtual.
Warmlines
Warmlines are free, confidential phone lines staffed by trained peers for support when you are not in crisis but need someone to talk to. They are a good option for loneliness, stress, or a hard day, and they can help before a situation escalates. If you are in danger, call or text 988 instead.
Free, nationwide peer support, information, and referrals for mental health questions. Text "HelpLine" to 62640 or chat online.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Peer-run emotional support line offering a non-clinical, judgment-free space to talk things through.
A searchable national directory of state and local warmlines, so you can find peer support close to home.
For emotional support at any level of need. Call, text, or chat online 24/7 with a trained counselor, confidentially.
Peer and counselor support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text (START to 678-678), and chat, anytime.
Substance use and overdose resources
Support for substance use, harm reduction, and overdose prevention. Naloxone (Narcan) reverses an opioid overdose and is available free or low-cost across Florida. If someone is unresponsive or overdosing, call 911 immediately.
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use, in English and Spanish.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline also supports people in a substance use or emotional crisis, 24/7 and confidential.
Get free or low-cost naloxone by mail or from Florida pharmacies without a prescription. Reverses an opioid overdose in minutes.
Florida's syringe services program offering sterile supplies, naloxone, testing, and linkage to care to reduce overdose risk.
A free, confidential hotline that stays on the line with people using substances alone and dispatches help if they become unresponsive.
County-operated detox referrals, substance use treatment, recovery support, and assessment services.
More ways to find help
A directory of specialized resources for specific needs and communities across Florida. Each entry lists what it offers, a phone number where available, and a link to learn more.
Florida laws for involuntary psychiatric examination (Baker Act) and involuntary substance use assessment and treatment (Marchman Act).
County teams that provide on-site psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention, often as an alternative to hospitalization.
Short-term residential settings for stabilization during an acute psychiatric crisis, operated by county behavioral health providers.
The Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families 24/7 by phone, text (838255), and chat.
The Trevor Project supports LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, or dial 988 then press 3. Local NAMI and PFLAG chapters offer ongoing peer support.
Campus counseling centers and student health services offer free, confidential support for enrolled students, including telehealth options.
Crisis Text Line and 988 provide support tailored to adolescents and the adults who care for them, including school-based referrals.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local shelter referrals; text START to 88788.
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline offers referrals and support for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and related conditions.
Peer groups and counseling for bereavement and complicated grief, offered through hospices, faith communities, and organizations like GriefShare.
Community mental health centers, sliding-scale clinics, and university training clinics provide care based on income. Dial 211 for options near you.
988 offers full Spanish-language crisis service by phone and text; SAMHSA and 211 also provide bilingual referral help.
Florida DCF oversees publicly funded behavioral health programs, prevention resources, and public information statewide.
The SAMHSA National Helpline offers free, confidential treatment referrals and information, 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Campus international student offices and counseling centers connect students to culturally responsive support and help navigate care in the U.S. system.